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A new non-invasive technique has been developed to remove faulty brain circuits that could allow medics to treat debilitating neurological diseases without the need for conventional brain surgery.

The new Care and Rehabilitation Centre in Surrey, developed by Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF), has won 2 international CEDIA awards for its innovative use of accessible technology, which was supplied by technology solutions partner Imperium Building Systems Ltd.

Stroke may be triggered by anger, upset and physical exertion, findings from a recent global study suggest. The research found that one in 11 survivors experienced a period of anger or upset in the hour leading up to their stroke while one in 20 had engaged in heavy physical exertion. The suspected triggers were identified [...]

There is a correlation between air pollution generated by traffic and stroke admissions in Ireland, an Irish parliamentary committee has been told. The research into air pollution and stroke incidence was conducted by Dr Colm Byrne of the Irish Doctors for the Environment. Dr Byrne revealed the findings to The Joint Committee on Environment and [...]

A stroke drug soon to enter Phase III clinical trials for FDA approval in the US may also be a safe and effective against Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The drug, 3K3A-APC, protected mice from injury to the brain’s white matter in a study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine. Subcortical white matter [...]

Retired NFL players who had more than 10 concussions during their careers may be at a greater risk of having a stroke, new research suggests. The study is the first of its kind to investigate repeat concussions and stroke risk among former players. The research published in Stroke looked at 979 retired American football stars [...]

The future of brain injury rehabilitation and how patients can be supported in new ways is to be examined by leading experts from across the sector at an event held next week. 

One in 10 patients hospitalised with COVID-19 will likely develop neurological complications such as stroke and haemorrhage, according to a new study. The study was led by Scott H. Faro, M.D., FASFNR, professor of radiology and neurology and director of the Division of Neuroradiology/Head & Neck Imaging at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr Faro [...]

British soldiers injured in Afghanistan may be at a greater risk of stroke than uninjured soldiers, new research suggests. The findings were revealed in the ADVANCE study (Armed Services Trauma Rehabilitation Outcome Study) of more than 1,1000 veterans who had sustained a battlefield injury such as a gunshot wound or the loss of a limb [...]

Thousands of organisations and individuals across the UK have benefitted from an initiative to support people with communication difficulties since its launch a year ago.